Georgia Power Offers Free Power Outage Alert Service
Severe weather is expected in the CSRA today. And Georgia Power reminds you they offer a free Power Outage Alert service. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph can be expected with storms that should move through the area anytime between 10 am and 5 pm.
With those high winds, you can also expect downed trees, tree limbs, and even power lines. If you’ve subscribed to Georgia Power’s Outage Alert service, you’ll get personalized notifications and updates via text messages about the outages.
Sign Up to Receive Outage Alerts and Updates
- www.georgiapower.com/storm is the site to register to receive Outage Alerts. You can report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information.
- Customers can also report and check the status of an outage 24 hours a day by contacting Georgia Power at 888-891-0938.
- Download the Georgia Power mobile app for Apple and Android devices to access storm and outage information on the go.
- @GeorgiaPower on X (Twitter)-Follow @GeorgiaPower on X for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
- Georgia Power’s interactive Outage Map at georgiapower.com/storm provides near real-time information. See where outages have been reported and track estimated restoration times.
Safety After the Storm Today
- Never touch any downed or low hanging power line. Report the location any downed or low hanging line to Georgia Power. You can also contact local authorities or call 911.
- Never try to make your own electrical repairs to Georgia Power equipment.
- Never pull tree limbs off power lines. They could be energized.
- Never go into areas with debris or downed trees. Dangerous power lines could be buried in the debris.
- Avoid stepping in puddles and standing water after a storm since they could be touching hidden, downed power lines and be electrified.
- Never walk into areas where crews are at work. If you’re driving near work crews, obey road signs and proceed cautiously.
With the potential for additional winter weather in the weeks ahead, Georgia Power also invites customers to visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/WinterPrep to get a variety of information and winter weather tips.
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Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.
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